Instruction Manual WARRANTY. Rice Cooker Food Steamer Slow Cooker

WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from provable date of purchase in the United States. Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S. $16.00 for shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares Company. Before returning an item, please call the toll free number below for a return authorization number. Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping. This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse, abuse or neglect on the part of the owner. Warranty is also invalid in any case that the product is taken apart or serviced by an unauthorized service station. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights, which may vary from state to state, and does not cover areas outside the United States. SERVICE & SUPPORT In the event of a warranty claim, or if service is required for this product, please contact Aroma customer service toll-free at: 1-800-276-6286 M-F, 8:30AM-4:30PM, Paci c Time Or we can be reached online at CustomerService@AromaCo.com. For your records, we recommend stapling your sales receipt to this page along with a written record of the following: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: Questions or concerns about your cooker? Before returning to the store... Aroma s customer service experts are happy to help. Call us toll-free at 1-800-276-6286. Instruction Manual Rice Cooker Food Steamer Slow Cooker ARC-2000A AROMA HOUSEWARES COMPANY 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego, California 92121 1-800-276-6286 M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Paci c Time Website: www.aromaco.com Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. Answers to many common questions and even replacement parts can be found online. Visit www.aromaco.com/support. 26

ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federation With the Aroma Professional Rice Cooker/Food Steamer/Slow Cooker you ll be making fantastic, restaurant-quality at the touch of a button! This machine is specially calibrated to cook all varieties of, including tough-to-cook brown, to uffy perfection. There s no stirring or monitoring, just delicious made automatically! Did You Know? In addition to restaurant-quality, your new Aroma Professional Rice Cooker is ideal for cooking complete, healthy meals. The convenient steam tray inserts directly over the, allowing you to cook meats and vegetables at the same time, in the same pot. Steaming food locks in natural avors and nutrients that are often lost with other methods of cooking. And with the Smart Steam feature, steaming favorite meats and vegetables has never been easier. Program the number of minutes needed to steam and the Smart Steam feature does the rest. The new advanced Slow Cook feature includes both a High and Low setting to transform your cooker into a programmable 3-quart slow cooker! It sets from 2 to 10 hours to easily prepare all of your family s slow-cooked favorites. And once the cooking time has passed, the cooker will automatically go into -, so there s no need to worry about an over-cooked meal. Your new cooker is also great for making soups, stews, stocks, oatmeal, gumbos, jambalaya, breakfast frittatas, dips and even desserts! See the included recipe booklet for great meal ideas. This manual contains helpful measurement charts for cooking and steaming. For more information on your Aroma Professional Rice Cooker/Food Steamer/Slow Cooker, or for more recipes, replacement parts, product service and other home appliance solutions, please visit us online at www.aromaco.com. Rice is the primary dietary staple for more than half of the world s population. U.S. grown is the standard for excellence and accounts for nearly 88% of the consumed in America. It is grown and harvested by local farmers in ve south-central states and California. Rice contains no sodium, cholesterol, trans fats or gluten, and has only a trace of fat. One half-cup of contains about 100 calories. Research shows that people who eat have healthier diets than non- eaters and eat more like the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations. Whole grains like brown help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers, and aid in weight management. Brown is a 100% whole grain. One cup of whole grain brown provides two of the three recommended daily servings of whole grains. Eating triggers the production of serotonin in the brain, a chemical that helps regulate and improve mood. September is National Rice Month - promoting awareness of the versatility and the value of U.S. grown. Published By: Aroma Housewares Co. 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego, CA 92121 U.S.A. 1-800-276-6286 For recipes and information visit the USA Rice Federation online at www.usa.com/consumer. www.aromaco.com 2011 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved. 25

Rice is the perfect foundation for today s healthier eating. It is a nutrient-dense complex carbohydrate that supplies energy, ber, essential vitamins and minerals and bene cial antioxidants. Rice combines well with other healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, poultry, beans and soy foods. Nearly 88% of consumed in the U.S. is grown in the U.S. Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Missouri produce high-quality varieties of short, medium and long grain as well as specialty s including jasmine, basmati, arborio, red aromatic and black japonica, among others. There are many different varieties of available in the market. Your Aroma Rice Cooker can cook any type perfectly every time. The following are the commonly available varieties of and their characteristics: Long Grain Rice This has a long, slender kernel three to four times longer than its width. Due to its starch composition, cooked grains are more separate, light and uffy compared to medium or short grain. The majority of white is enriched to restore nutrients lost during processing. Great for entrees and side dishes bowls, stir-fries, salads and pilafs. Medium Grain Rice When compared to long grain, medium grain has a shorter, wider kernel that is two to three times longer than its width. Cooked grains are more moist and tender than long grain, and have a greater tendency to cling together. Great for entrees, sushi, risotto and puddings. Short Grain Rice Short grain has a short, plump, almost round kernel. Cooked grains are soft and cling together, yet remain separate and are somewhat chewy, with a slight springiness to the bite. Great for sushi, Asian dishes and desserts. 24 ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federation Brown Rice Brown is a 100% whole grain food that ts the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendation to increase daily intake of whole grains. Brown contains the nutrient-dense bran and inner germ layer where many bene cial compounds are found. Brown is available in short, medium and long grain varieties and can be used interchangeably with enriched white. Wild Rice Wild is an aquatic grass grown in Minnesota and California and is a frequent addition to long grain pilafs and mixes. Its unique avor, texture and rich dark color provide a delicious accent to dishes. Wild also makes a wonderful stuf ng for poultry when cooked with broth and mixed with your favorite dried fruits. For recipes and information visit the USA Rice Federation online at www.usa.com/consumer. 1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before rst use. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs. 3. Use only on a level, dry and heat-resistant surface. 4. To protect against re, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance in water or any other liquid. See instructions for cleaning. 5. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children. 6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance. 7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Aroma customer service for examination, repair or adjustment. 8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Aroma Housewares may result in re, electrical shock or injury. 9. Do not use outdoors. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 10. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter or table. 11. Do not place on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven. 12. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use. 13. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing, hot oil or other liquids. 14. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding. 15. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet. 16. Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord. 17. The cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, the appliance may not operate properly. 18. Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If the inner pot is returned to the cooker when wet, it may damage or cause the product to malfunction. 19. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam will escape and may cause burns. 20. Rice should not be left in the inner pot with the - function on for more than 12 hours. 21. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner pot on a stovetop or burner. 22. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove the plug from the wall outlet. 23. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner cooking pot provided. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Short Cord Instructions 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. DO NOT DRAPE CORD! TROUBLESHOOTING Because varieties may vary in their make-up, results may differ. Below are some troubleshooting tips to help you achieve the desired consistency. 2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. 3. If a longer extension cord is used: a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally. Rice is too dry/hard after cooking. If your is dry or hard/chewy when the cooker switches to - mode, additional water and cooking time will soften the. Depending on how dry your is, add ½ to 1 cup of water and stir through. Close the lid and press the QUICK RICE button. When cooker switches to - mode, open the lid and stir the to check the consistency. Repeat as necessary until is soft and moist. Polarized Plug This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); follow the instructions below: KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN! To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a quali ed electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly quali ed person in order to avoid a hazard. Rice is too moist/soggy after cooking. The bottom layer of is browned/ caramelized. If your is still too moist or soggy when the cooker switches to - mode, use the serving spatula to stir the. This will redistribute the bottom (moistest) part of the as well as release excess moisture. Close the lid and allow to remain on - mode for 10-30 minutes as needed, opening the lid and stirring periodically to release excess moisture. The bottom layer of cooked may become slightly browned and/or caramelized during cooking. To reduce browning, should be rinsed before cooking to remove any excess starch. Stirring once it switches to - will also help to reduce browning/caramelizing. 2 THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. 23

TO CLEAN 1 2 3 4 Lid Release Button PARTS IDENTIFICATION Steam Vent Handle Lid Digital Controls Power/- Button The POWER/KEEP-WARM button serves two purposes. One press of the POWER/KEEP-WARM button will turn the cooker on. A second press will set the cooker to its - setting. White Rice The WHITE RICE button cooks restaurant-quality automatically. Remove the steam vent. 5 6 Thoroughly dry cooker body and all accessories. 22 Remove the condensation collector. Reassemble for next use. Handwash the inner cooking pot and all accessories or wash them in the dishwasher. Wipe cooker body clean with a damp cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings. If washing in the dishwasher, a slight discoloration to the inner pot and accessories may occur. This is cosmetic only and will not affect performance. Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma Housewares. Contact Aroma customer service at 1-800-276-6286, Monday to Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM PST. Digital Display Inner Cooking Pot Steam Tray Measuring Cup Condensation Collector Control Panel Serving Spatula Soup Ladle Low High Brown Rice The BROWN RICE button is ideal for cooking brown and other tough-to-cook whole grains to perfection. Quick Rice The QUICK RICE button is a great time-saving option for in a pinch. This setting foregoes the cooker s Sensor Logic for faster cooking times, although cooked will not be to the same quality of the White Rice and Brown Rice functions. Smart Steam The SMART STEAM button is perfect for healthy sides and main courses. Set the time food needs to steam, it will begin to countdown once water reaches a boil and shut off once time has elapsed. Low Slow Cook The LOW slow cook button sets to slow cook from 6 to 10 hours and reaches about 200 F. High Slow Cook The HIGH slow cook button sets to slow cook from 2 to 5 hours and reaches about 210 F. Delay Timer The DELAY TIMER sets up to 15 hours for ready when it s needed. Add and water in the morning and set the timer for mealtime at night. 3

BEFORE FIRST USE FOR QUICK SOUPS, STEWS AND CHILIS (CONT.) 5 6 7 8 1. Read all instructions and important safeguards. 2. Remove all packaging materials and check that all items have been received in good condition. 3. Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children. 4. Wash steam vent and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 5. Remove the inner cooking pot from cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker. 6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth. Press the POWER/KEEP-WARM button to turn the cooker on. 9 Press the QUICK RICE button to begin cooking. 10 c The digital display will show a chasing pattern to indicate it is cooking. Using caution to avoid escaping steam, open the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon. Food should not be left in the cooker on - for more than 12 hours. 4 Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. Do not immerse the cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time. Once cooking is complete, press the When nished serving, turn the POWER/KEEP-WARM button to switch cooker off by pressing the POWER/ the cooker to -. The KEEP-WARM button once and digital display will show the number unplug the power cord. of hours the cooker has been on -, beginning with 0. 21

FOR QUICK SOUPS, STEWS OR CHILIS The cooker will not switch to - mode until all liquid is boiled away. Follow the recipe carefully and do not leave the cooker unattended. TO COOK RICE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker. Close the lid securely. Plug the power cord into an available outlet. Using the provided measuring cup, add to the inner cooking pot. Rinse to remove excess starch. Drain. Fill with water to the line which matches the number of cups of being cooked. For example, if cooking two cups of uncooked, water should be lled to line 2 in the inner pot. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker. 20 Before placing the inner cooking pot into the cooker, check that the cooking pot is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner cooking pot when wet may damage the cooker. HELPFUL HINTS If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact replacement. To add more avor to, try substituting a favorite meat/vegetable broth or stock. The ratio of broth/stock to will be the same as water to. For approximate cooking times and suggested /water ratios, see the Rice/Water Measurement Table on page 8. 5

TO COOK RICE (CONT.) STEAMING TABLES When steaming, Aroma recommends using 3 cups of water with the provided measuring cup. Meat Steaming Table Vegetable Steaming Table 5 6 7 8 cooker slow cooker food steamer MEAT STEAMING TIME SAFE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE Fish 25 Min. 140 F VEGETABLE STEAMING TIME Asparagus 20 Minutes Chicken 30 Min. 165 F Broccoli 15 Minutes Pork 30 Min. 160 F Cabbage 25 Minutes Close the lid securely. 6 Plug the cooker into an available outlet. Brown requires a longer cooking cycle than white due to the extra bran layers on the grain. If it appears the cooker is not immediately cooking this is due to the a low-heat soak cycle that precedes cooking to produce uf er grains. The enhanced Sensor Logic of this cooker will cook brown up to 25% faster than other cookers. Press the POWER/KEEP-WARM button to turn on the cooker. HELPFUL HINTS Press the WHITE RICE or BROWN RICE button, depending upon the type of being cooked. Short on time? Use the Quick Rice function. See more details on this time-saving option on page 9. HELPFUL HINTS Beef Medium = 25 Min. Medium-Well = 30 Min. Well = 33 Min. 160 F Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is no need to increase the amount of water with a larger serving of vegetables. Steaming times may vary depending upon the cut of meat being used. To ensure meat tastes its best, and to prevent possible illness, check that meat is completely cooked prior to serving. If it is not, simply place more water in the inner cooking pot and repeat the cooking process until the meat is adequately cooked. Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times. These steaming charts are for reference only. Actual cooking times may vary. Carrots Cauli ower Corn Eggplant Green Beans Peas Spinach Squash Zucchini 25 Minutes 25 Minutes 25 Minutes 30 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes 19

TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE (CONT.) TO COOK RICE (CONT.) 14 15 16 17 cooker slow cooker food steamer 9 10 11 12 c Using caution, open the lid to check food for doneness. 18 If food is nished steaming, carefully remove the steam tray. It will be hot. 19 Allow the cooker to continue cooking. Once the selected time has passed, the cooker will beep and switch to - mode. The digital display will show the number of hours the cooker has been on -, beginning with 0. Rice should not be left in the cooker on - for more than 12 hours. The cooker will begin cooking. The digital display will show a chasing pattern. Once is nished, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to -. The digital display will show the number of hours the cooker has been on -, beginning with 0. For better results, stir the with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture. When nished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing the POWER/KEEP-WARM button and unplug the power cord. Rice should not be left in the cooker on - for more than 12 hours. For best results, stir the with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture. 18 When nished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing the POWER/KEEP-WARM button and unplug the power cord. 7

RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE UNCOOKED RICE* RICE WATER LINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD* COOKING TIMES To steam while cooking, begin cooking by following steps 1 to 9 of To Cook Rice on page 5. 2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 3 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 4 Cups Line 4 8 Cups 5 Cups Line 5 10 Cups 6 Cups Line 6 12 Cups 7 Cups Line 7 14 Cups 8 Cups Line 8 16 Cups 9 Cups Line 9 18 Cups WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min. BROWN RICE: 65-70 Min. WHITE RICE: 33-38 Min. BROWN RICE: 75-80 Min. WHITE RICE: 38-43 Min. BROWN RICE: 80-85 Min. WHITE RICE: 40-45 Min. BROWN RICE: 85-90 Min. WHITE RICE: 43-48 Min. BROWN RICE: 88-93 Min. WHITE RICE: 45-50 Min. BROWN RICE: 90-95 Min. WHITE RICE: 47-52 Min. BROWN RICE: 92-97 Min. WHITE RICE: 48-53 Min. BROWN RICE: 95-100 Min. 10 11 12 Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray. Using caution to avoid escaping steam, open the lid. Place steam tray into the cooker. 13 Close the lid securely. 10 Cups Line 10 20 Cups WHITE RICE: 50-55 Min. BROWN RICE: 100-105 Min. 8 * Cups referrenced are with the included measuring cup. The measuring cup included adheres to cooker industry standards and is not equal to a standard U.S. measuring cup. The included measuring cup is equal to a standard ¾ US cup. HELPFUL HINTS Rinse before placing it into the inner pot to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning and sticking to the bottom of the pot. Want perfect brown without the wait? Use the Delay Timer. Simply add and water in the morning and set the Delay Timer to the number of hours when will be needed. See To Use Delay Timer on page 10 for instructions. This chart is only a general measuring guide. As there are many different kinds of available (see About Rice on page 24), /water measurements may vary. Do not attempt to cook more than 8 cups (uncooked) of if steaming and cooking simultaneously. The steam tray will not t properly if more than 8 cups of are cooked. Food can be steamed at any time while cooks, however for best results food should be steamed toward the end of the cooking cycle. This will allow for and steamed food to be ready at the same time. See the Rice/Water Measurement Table on page 8 for approximate cooking times. Refer to the steaming tables for meats and vegetables on page 19 for hints and approximate steaming times. See the Rice/ Water Measurement Table included on page 8 for approximate cooking times. HELPFUL HINTS 17

9 TO STEAM (CONT.) 10 cooker slow cooker food steamer 11 12 cooker slow cooker food steamer TO USE QUICK RICE The produced by Quick Rice will not be to the same quality as made using the White Rice or Brown Rice settings, but it s an excellent option for cooked in a pinch. To use the Quick Rice function, follow the steps for To Cook Rice beginning on page 5. Rather than pressing one of the standard function buttons, press the QUICK RICE button. If cooking brown, add an additional 1½ cups water, using the provided measuring cup, to compensate for the lack of soaking time. The included measuring cup is equal to a standard ¾ US cup. Each press of the SMART STEAM button will increase steaming time by one minute, up to 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, it will cycle back to ve minutes. 13 Once cooking time is selected, the cooker will beep to indicate it is setting at the displayed time. It will beep once more and the display will stop ashing to indicate steaming has begun. 14 Once the water reaches a boil, the digital display will count down in one minute increments from the selected time. Once the selected time has passed, the cooker will beep and switch to - mode. The digital display will show the number of hours the cooker has been on -, beginning with 0. WHITE RICE UNCOOKED CUPS* COOKING TIME WITH QUICK RICE FUNCTION APPROX. TIME SAVINGS COMPARED TO WHITE RICE FUNCTION 2 Cups 17-22 Min. 15 Min. 4 Cups 22-27 Min. 15 Min. 6 Cups 27-32 Min. 15 Min. 8 Cups 30-35 Min. 10 Min. BROWN RICE UNCOOKED CUPS* COOKING TIME WITH QUICK RICE FUNCTION APPROX. TIME SAVINGS COMPARED TO BROWN RICE FUNCTION 2 Cups 38-43 Min. 25 Min. 4 Cups 44-49 Min. 35 Min. 6 Cups 46-51 Min. 40 Min. 8 Cups 52-57 Min. 40 Min. 10 Cups 38-43 Min. 10 Min. 10 Cups 57-62 Min. 45 Min. * Cups referrenced are with the included measuring cup. The measuring cup included adheres to cooker industry standards and is not equal to a standard U.S. measuring cup. If cooking brown, add an additional 1½ cups water, using the provided measuring cup, to compensate for the lack of soaking time. The included measuring cup is equal to a standard ¾ US cup. Check steamed food for doneness. If nished steaming, carefully remove the steam tray. It will be hot. 16 Turn the cooker off by pressing the POWER/KEEP-WARM button and unplug the power cord. Cooking times are approximate. Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking time. Opening the lid during the cooking cycle causes a loss of heat and steam. Cooking time may be prolonged if the lid is opened before the is nished. 9

TO USE THE DELAY TIMER Follow steps 1 to 7 of To Cook Rice beginning on page 5. TO STEAM (CONT.) 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 cooker slow cooker food steamer Press the DELAY TIMER button. Each press increases in one hour increments. It may be set 1 to 15 hours in advance. Once the needed time is selected, press the WHITE RICE or BROWN RICE button, depending upon the type of being cooked. The digital display will count down from the time selected. Once begins cooking, the digital display will show a chasing pattern. Close the lid securely. Plug the power cord into an available outlet. Press the POWER/KEEP-WARM button to turn the cooker on. Press the SMART STEAM button. The digital display will show a ashing 5 to represent ve minutes of steam time. Due to the longer cooking time needed, the Brown Rice setting may only be delayed for 2 or more hours. HELPFUL HINTS If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact replacement. To add more avor to, try substituting a favorite meat or vegetable broth or stock. The ratio of broth/stock to will be the same as water to. 10 15

TO STEAM TO USE THE DELAY TIMER (CONT.) 12 13 14 c 1 2 3 4 Using the provided measuring cup, add 3 cups water to the inner cooking pot. Place the inner cooking pot into the cooker. Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray. Place the steam tray into the cooker. Once is nished, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to -. The digital display will show the number of hours the cooker has been on -, beginning with 0. For better results, stir the with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture. When nished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing the POWER/KEEP-WARM button and unplug the power cord. 14 If too little water is added, the cooker will stop prematurely. HELPFUL HINTS If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact replacement. Smaller foods may be placed on a heat-proof dish and then placed onto the steam tray. Parchment paper or aluminum foil may be used as well. Place the paper/foil in the center of the steam tray and ensure it does not create a seal along the bottom of the steam tray. For best results, it is recommended to puncture small holes in the paper/ foil. For suggested steaming times and water amounts, see the meat and vegetable steaming tables on page 19. Rice should not be left in the cooker on - for more than 12 hours. 11

TO SLOW COOK TO SLOW COOK (CONT.) 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 cooker slow cooker food steamer Add food to be slow cooked to the inner cooking pot. Place the inner cooking pot into the slow cooker. Close the lid securely. Plug the power cord into an available outlet. Each press of the HIGH or LOW slow cook buttons will increase the slow cook time by one hour. The LOW slow cook button will set from 6 to 10 hours; the HIGH slow cook button will set from 2 to 5 hours. Once cooking time is selected, the cooker will beep to indicate it is setting at the displayed time. It will beep once more and the display will stop ashing to indicate cooking has begun. The cooker will begin to slow cook. The digital display will count down in one hour increments from the selected time. Once the selected time has passed, the cooker will beep and switch to - mode. The digital display will show the number of hours the cooker has been on -, beginning with 0. 5 6 11 12 c Before placing the inner cooking pot into the cooker, check that the cooking pot is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner cooking pot when wet may damage the cooker. Do not leave food on - for more than 12 hours. Press the POWER/KEEP-WARM button to turn the cooker on. 12 Press the LOW or HIGH slow cook buttons, depending upon what the recipe calls for. Open the lid to check food for doneness. If fully cooked, remove food for serving. When nished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing the POWER/ KEEP-WARM button and unplug the power cord. 13